Hawaii Association For

Family & Community Education

Taking care of our community

and our world

2014 Annual Report

The Hawaii FCE Mission Statement

The mission of the Hawaii Association for Family & Community Education

is “Living the Aloha spirit” to strengthen Individuals,

Families, and Communities through Continuing Education,

Developing Leadership and Community Action.

FCE is a non-profit volunteer organization with 8 councils, 28 clubs 319 individual

and family members on the islands of Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, Molokai, and Oahu. In

1949, Hawaii FCE was officially organized in Hawaii with support from the

Cooperative Extension Services of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human

Resources of the University of Hawaii at Manoa. This year members will celebrate

65 years of working in their communities to improve home and family life, develop

leadership skills, and promote community action. Hawaii FCE is a member of the

National Association for Family & Community Education and is affiliated with the

Associated Country Women of the World, a non-governmental organization (NGO)

with consultative status at the United Nations. Membership is open to all interested

men, women, and children regardless of age, sex, or religious affiliation.

About the Cover

The members of Kauai FCE Council show some of the many dresses they created for the

Dress A Girl Around the World Program. Serving as a statewide project in 2014, FCE

members throughout the state have been diligently sharing their talent and their creativity

to provide as many dresses as possible to ship to countries around the world.

For more information visit our website at: www.hawaiifce.org

Annual Report Prepared by OarleneWingate

Mahalo to Committee members: Denise Smith and Karen Hamada

State President’s Message…………………………………………………

FCE is a nationwide organization made up of neighborhood clubs

that provide opportunities for men, women and children to grow

in knowledge to strengthen their families. In Hawaii, we continue

to live our FCE creed striving for the highest ideals of home life,

being a friendly neighbor, and building a peaceful home by

working through our community, and country for a peaceful world.

We continue to support community events, and agencies providing

services in Hawaii, and offer support to individuals who pursue education that benefits the

health and welfare of the people of Hawaii. I know you will find pleasure reading about the

creative ways our members volunteer their time to make Hawaii better.

Milo Ferreira, President 2013 – 2014

Advisor’s Message……..……………………………………………………….

The Hawaii Association for Family and Community Education

(Hawaii FCE) has been a strong voice in promoting a healthier and

better life for individuals, families, and communities. FCE

members take action on critical issues by utilizing the skills learned

and tailoring the educational programs and projects to meet the

needs of Hawaii’s families and communities. Hawaii FCE provides:

•Continuing Education – FCE members learn current information

on family issues, health issues and other timely matters in a supportive environment and

shared experience. •Developing Leadership - FCE provides training for emerging leaders

and opportunities to practice techniques to develop confidence for leadership positions.

•Community Action – FCE members conduct educational programs and projects that enhance

family and community life. They also build partnerships within their communities.

Hawaii FCE members work collaboratively with other organizations and businesses to deliver

educational programs to address healthy living, personal and home safety, environmental

stewardship, finances, and leadership development to enhance and strengthen the life skills

people need to improve their quality of life in Hawaii. I applaud the efforts of Hawaii FCE

members who dedicate their time, talents, and energy in making a difference for Hawaii’s

families! These volunteers committed at least 17,000 volunteers hours in 2013 and according

to the Independent Sector's Value of Volunteer Time at $22.16 per hour; it is a contribution of

more than $376,720.00 towards a better Hawaii! I’m sure these devoted volunteers have

matched or surpassed this figure in 2014. Awesome!

Joan Chong, Extension Educator

Financial Statement

Cash Basis – December 31, 2014

Current Assets: Cash in Checking Account $24,840 Savings Account & Certificate of Deposits 27,578 History Books/Quilt Books & Sate Pins ___600 TOTAL $53,018 Current Liabilities: 0 TOTAL ASSETS, LIABILITIES

& FUND BALANCE $53,018

Support and Revenues:

Membership Dues $3,541

Donations, Fundraising,

& Grants 3,674

TOTAL $ 7,215

Expenses:

Program Development

& Implementation $5,250

Leadership Development 3,480

TOTAL $ 8,730

Excess of Expenses Over

Revenue $1,515

2014 Hawaii FCE State Board Executive Officers

President Milo Ferriera

Vice President Sally Bowman

Secretary Katherine Uehana

Treasurer Bernie Tangalin

Past President Patricia Kubo

Parliamentarian Dr. Jacqueline Maly

Education Committee Chairs

Health Issues Martha Yamada

Home & Community

Environment Ruth Yamamura

International Lillian Tim Sing

Leadership Margaret Cambra

Youth Education Laurie Ho

Committee Chairs

Bylaws Dr. Jacqueline Maly

Finance Bernie Tangalin

Trimble Foundation Patricia Kubo

Trimble Distribution Lenore Klass

Nomination Katherine Uehana

Education Sally Bowman

Ways & Means Dana Morifuji

Membership Susan Yee

Newsletter Denise Smith

2013 Convention Chair Andie Simon &

Anna Napoleon

Annual Report Oarlene Wingate &

Denise Smith

Council Presidents

Hamakua Dana Morifuji

Hilo Elizabeth Salfen

Kauai Bernie Tangalin

Kona Gay Okada

Maui Pasita Pladera

Molokai Gladys Brown

South Oahu Susan Yee

Windward Oahu Ruth Haitsuka

Hawaii FCE’s “Heart of FCE”

Ernelle Lum South Oahu FCE

Ernelle Lum has been an active charter member of the Palisades FCE Club for 45 years. She uses her leadership skills to coordinate South Oahu’s Education Workshops and her current community service projects which include: >Development of an ongoing partnership with Queens’ Hospital’s cancer unit and has donated over 300 “Journal of Love” Booklets. >Coordination of the Waiau’s Seniors Christmas Project for the Pearl City Convalescent Center. > Participation in the Shoe Box Project for children in third world countries. Ernelle’s goals to reach the elderly, the sick and the poor reaffirms FCE’s mission of seeking ways to contribute time and talent and be an important leader making a difference in her community. The “Heart of FCE” award is designed to pay special tribute to the “unsung grass-roots member” who has made a difference in the community through FCE. All state winners are recognized at the National FCE Conference. Ernelle Lum was recognized as Hawaii’s Heart of FCE at the National FCE conference in Tucson, Arizona.

Hawaii FCE’s 2014 Winner of the

CHARACTER COUNTS!SM Art and Essay

Contest is Hauoli Kalipi

Hauoli Kalipi, a fourth grader at Ernest B DeSilva Elementary School is pictured above with her teacher Mrs. Yamashita. Her artwork and Essay on “RESPECT” won First Place, a certificate and $100. Hauoli’s essay clarified what respect means and included three different ways a person can show respect: *Respecting someone’s differences *Self-respect and *Respecting the ideas of others. Hauoli’s entry was submitted to the National Association for Family and Community Education to compete at the national level. CHARACTER COUNTS! and the Six Pillars of Character are service marks of the CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition, a project of the Josephson Institute of Ethics. The six pillars of character: Responsibility, Caring, Respect, Trustworthiness, Citizenship and Fairness - promotes and teaches ethical behavior and encourages students to improve their writing and drawing skills by participating in this contest which runs from September 1 through March 1 each year in all FCE member states.

The Trimble Foundation Scholarship The Trimble Foundation was established in 1974 to provide scholarships to individuals and grants to non-profit organizations for the betterment of the people of Hawaii. Our Trimble Foundation was established in memory of Alice P. Trimble, Hawaii's first State Leader with Cooperative Extension Service. She promoted educational programs for families in the community and helped organize the Extension Homemaker Organization in every county in Hawaii. In 1991, the name of the organization changed to Family and Community Education. Information for the application process is available on the hawaiifce.org website. The deadline each year is July 31.

The Trimble Foundation portfolio is valued at $77,061.00 as of July 31, 2014. The funds are derived from public and private donations and is maintained in the Community Foundation with Bank of Hawaii.

The Trimble Foundation Distribution Committee determines the eligibility of applicants and the amount of the award. The committee members for 2014 include: Chair Lenore Klass, Kauai; Vice Chair Katsuko Enoki, Maui; Secretary Pat Kubo, Hawaii FCE; Martha Yamada, Hawaii Island; Delfa Dumaran, Oahu; Joan Chong, CES Advisor; and Bank of Hawaii Trustee Meleen Corenevsky.

This year the recipients are: LorMona Meredith, Oahu - $1250.00 University of Hawaii-Manoa, Masters in Public Administration. Natsumi Yamasato, Kauai - $1250.00 University of Phoenix, Masters in Education.

State and Council Scholarships

The Hawaii FCE state organization and some of the local councils offer scholarships to its members

who are first time attendees to the National FCE Conference, the State Convention, Family Community Leadership (FCL) training or workshops offered in the community.

Maui FCE Scholarships

Maui FCE council has offered generous scholarships to graduating seniors of Maui high schools for the past 35 years. The funding for these scholarships has come from the sale of a series of six cookbooks that were written by the Maui FCE members starting in the early 1960s. All the recipes are contributed by members. A distribution committee determines the eligibility of the applicants and how much they receive. This year the scholarship winners received $2000 each. Below from L-R: Nash Wuthrich (Baldwin HS) attending Gonzaga University studying Computer Science Ryan Foree (Kamehameha HS) attending University of Southern California studying Human Biology Marley Duncan (Kamehameha HS) attending Willamette University studying Exercise Science, Kinesiology Brian Zamora (Maui HS) attending University of San Francisco studying Political Science Alexandra Pardico (Maui HS) attending Gonzaga University, studying Biology.

Dress a Girl Around the World Project

The Dress A Girl Around the World Project

believes that if each young girl in developing

countries has a dress to wear, she will gain

dignity and her chances of safety and

opportunity will increase. Jen Laris, Hilo FCE

member and the East Hawaii Ambassador for

DAG thanks our dedicated FCE members for the

many dresses donated in 2014. FCE members

have collaborated with other community

agencies to provide 253 dresses that went to

Rotarian International to the Philippines; 20

dresses to “Mission to Uganda;” 37 dresses to

“Mission to Tasmania,” 279 dresses to “Mission

to Mindoro, Philippines;” 35 dresses from South

Oahu FCE members went to the Institute of

Human Services; 50-lbs of dresses went to

Missionaries of the Sure Foundation in Keaau;

75 dresses to Glad Tidings Church Missionaries

for the Marshall Islands; and dresses have been

added to the Christmas Shoebox Project

delivered to children in Indonesia.

The DAG motto is “Keep on Keeping On.” Information about this worldwide project can be found on www.dressagirlaroundtheworld.com or email to dressagirlaroundtheworldinhi@gmail.com.

Children and Youth Day at

the State Capitol

Over 700 children learned to make yarn fork

flowers taught by FCE members with the help of

the Kiwanis Club. Over 400 were serviced at the

Bounce House for a fun day.

INTERNATIONAL Leadership - Windward Oahu Council

Sewed 54 dresses for Dress a Girl state project;

taught history of cards & how to play Hanafuda;

taught history of ikebana & members made a

chabana arrangement.

Education - South Oahu Council

Shared information about memorial traditions in

Canada, China & Japan. Created displays &

prepared foods for tasting. Created a newsletter

for handout & taught participants the Bon dance.

Action - Hilo Council

Dress a Girl - two clubs in Hilo worked w/

community groups to sew dresses.

HEALTH ISSUES Leadership - Hilo Council

Coordinated a three day R & R council activity that

focused on health topics. Totaled 2244 volunteer

hours.

Education - Windward Oahu Council

Castile Mulford submitted 9 health education

reports. Topics included nutrition, mental health,

fall prevention, cancer risk & chronic disease

awareness.

Action - Maui Council / Happy Valley Club

Collette Dang took her personal challenge, after

experiencing a fall that hospitalized her, &

coordinated a workshop with AARP.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Leadership - Maui Council

Teach members & others about HAFCE program

forms & reports.

Education - Maui Council

Celebrate the importance of International Day on

the Philippines - cultures, people & food.

Action - Maui Council

Participation & public awareness in getting the

word out on Trimble foundation.

YOUTH EDUCATION

Leadership - Windward Oahu Council

Cultivating youth leadership was the end result. 22

FCE members participated making tie dye t-shirts.

Education - Kauai Council

114 Character Counts essays & artwork entries

submitted by KAFCE. Excellent outreach.

Action - Windward Oahu Council

Project at state Capitol provided education &

outreach about FCE to more than 3,000 community

members. Made handouts, booklets & brochures.

HOME& COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT

Leadership - Windward Oahu Council

Showcase FCE at Windward Community College

Ho'olaulea. Reached over 500.

Education - Windward Oahu Council

Aging in Place - reached 800. Provided FCE &

NaTuTu information. Shared activities with a mini

book & opportunity to meet with other

organizations for possible speaking engagements.

Action - Kauai Council

Project graduation - reached over 650 students.

Monetary awards for Kauai High School seniors.

Partnered w/ Kauai Island Utility Co to earn money

for project to provide chaperoned all night safe

celebration for graduating seniors.

Program Awards – 2014

CONTRIBUTIONS FOR A BETTER HAWAII 2014

Program Area Hours Volunteered

Persons Reached

Contributions Calculated at $22.16 per hr.

Leadership Skills 583 2,508 $12,919

FCL Training, Installation of Officers, Planning club meetings, Hosting Candidates Forum

Health Issues 3,344 3,647 $74,103

Fall Prevention, Learning about Sepsis, Reducing Cancer Risks, Diabetes, Dementia, Staying Physically Active

International Projects 246 137 $5,451

“Dress a Girl” Project-providing dresses to 3rd world countries Learning about the cultures of the Philippines

Character Counts! sm Essay & Artwork Contest

250 9,974 $5,540

Character Building Lessons – Coordinating the National CHARACTER COUNTS! sm Essay & Artwork Contest for 4th grade students

Youth Education 178 1,351 $3,944

Books for Newborns, Collaborate on Project Grads, Ag Day at Urban Garden Center, Youth Day at the Capitol

Home & Community Environment

4,353 450 $96,462

Making quilts for Community Donation, Donating Food Baskets, Demonstrate craft projects to the public,

Building Membership 89 3,170 $1,972

Distributing membership brochures at FCE Fair, Windward Community College Ho’olaulea

Program Coordination & Organizational Maintenance

7,108 9,774 $157,513

Planning Educational Programs, Publishing State & Local Newsletters, Civic Engagement, Participating at State and National FCE conferences, Publishing Annual Report

Total Hours/Value 16,151 30,831 $357,904

Total Material Contributions $14,410

Total Contributions $372,314

Candidates Forum in Hilo In 2014 Hilo Council FCE members invited 90 candidates

to the Candidates Forum held at the University of

Hawaii at Hilo Campus Center. The forum, held on July

16th allowed each candidate 3 minutes to speak to the

audience. Following the speeches, candidates were

able to talk story over the wonderful refreshments

provided by the Hilo FCE members. This event provided

a great opportunity for our community to educate

themselves on all of the candidates and issues.

Environment Projects in Hamakua Hamakua FCE Council invited a speaker to talk to the

membership and community about composting and

raising worms to enhance their gardens. In May, they

gathered flowers from their own yards and made

beautiful floral arrangements for residents of the long

term care facility Hale Ho’ola in Honokaa. They worked

with the Lions Club to clean highway trash along the

highway leading into Honokaa in June.

Helping the Homeless Windward FCE Council members collected toiletries,

diapers, and paper products each month in 2014

working with “Family Promise of Hawaii” to assist

homeless families while they save their money to

secure a place to rent.

Hilo Council members annually donate Thanksgiving

Food Baskets and grocery gift cards to the

Neighborhood Place of Puna who provides support for

many families throughout the Puna District. For

Christmas, the FCE members provide gifts for

adults helped by the Neighborhood Place of Puna.

Promoting Better Health FCE’s statewide project provided learning opportunities

for members to keep active and practice preventive

measures to reduce the risks of Heart Disease. They

used the American Heart Association’s “My Life Check”

to assess one’s health and learn the “7 Simple Steps to

Better Health.”

AG Day at Urban Gardens &

Second Saturday at Urban Gardens

Oahu FCE clubs participated and supported the

Cooperative Extension Service – Agriculture Day event

at the Pearl City Extension site. Over 500 – 5th graders

on Oahu attended this event. FCE members taught

over 150 students and their leaders to make Angry Bird

Kendamas out of recycled materials. At “Urban

Gardens’ Second Saturday” open house to the public,

FCE members taught the community to Reduce, Reuse

and Recycle in line with the theme for the open house:

“Environmental Awareness Day”

Reduce Reuse and Recycle FCE members across the state continue to be aware of

Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling in an effort to save the

environment. Recycled cereal, soda and food boxes,

and other reusable containers; sample wall paper; and

scrapbook paper; fabric scraps; shells; ribbons; used t-

shirts; coconut shells; raffia; and beads are used to

create beautiful products with creative, artistic

craftsmanship. Workshops on how to make hand sewn

memo books, cards, jewelry, leis, Christmas

decorations, Ikebana, rag rugs, and beautiful quilts have

been taught to interested individuals throughout the

state. Completed items have been donated to long term

care facilities, disabled individuals and the homebound.

FCE Members

Reaching

and

Teaching

Others

Hawaii Association for Family & Community Education

Milo Ferreira, President P.O. Box 354, Honoka’a, HI 96727

CES Office 79-7381 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kealakekua, HI 96750